Fold
the top corners in on themselves and sew in place along the side of the
head seam, starting about 1 inch (2.54 cm) down to form the horns.

Tuck in all ends and stuff the head.

Attach the head to the body using Jiffy yarn.

Knot off and tuck the ends inside.

Author's
Note: Try to place your stitches just under the bind off/cast on edge
in the inside of the head. This will give the head a distinct,
separated look, like real owls have, and hide your stitches.

BeakUsing Homespun only, cast on 5 sts.

Work 5 rows in stockinette stitch.

Row 6: Still working in stockinette stitch, decrease one stitch on each side by knitting 2 sts together.

Row 7: Knit 3 sts together.

Knot off.

Tuck loose ends into the purl side.

Close the edges and sew them shut using Homespun yarn.

Attach the top half of beak to appropriate place on face using Homepsun.

WingsWorking in garter stitch, and using Homespun only, cast on 5 sts.

Knit one row.

Increase one st at the beginning of the row, knit across.

Knit one row.

Increase one st at the beginning of the row, knit across.

Knit one row.

Increase one st at the beginning of the row, knit across.

Knit one row.

Increase one st at the beginning of the row, knit across.

Knit 7 rows.

*Decrease one st at the beginning of the row, knit across.

Knit one row.**

Repeat from * to ** until there is one stitch left.

Bind off.

Weave in ends.

Repeat for second wing.

Attach wings to sides of body with Homespun yarn.

The increase/decrease side of the wing goes in front for wings at rest and in the back for wings that fly.

Weave in ends.

EyesYou can either buy craft eyes to glue on, embroider them, or sew on buttons using black thread.

Final Product

CreditTrian Mort's tutorial was taken with permission from community.livejournal.com/trians_patterns.

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